Crowd blocks busy Peckham road after social media video appearing to show shop owner put his hands around a woman's throat - as new footage shows her 'trying to steal from his store'

An angry crowd blocked a busy road in south east London today after a social media video appeared to show a shop owner putting his hands around a woman's throat. 

Dramatic footage circulating on social media yesterday showed a scuffle between a woman and man - believed to be the owner of Peckham Hair and Cosmetics - Sohail Sindho, 45, who appears to put his hands around her throat after she allegedly tried to steal from his store. 

A large crowd gathered outside the shop in Rye Lane this afternoon, which had already closed after news of the fight spread on social media

Anti-racism campaigners were protesting against what they claimed was an 'example of everyday male violence against women'.  

The video, posted on Instagram, starts with Mr Sindho standing behind the woman as they grip onto each other while a person behind the camera threatens to call the police. 

The woman then hits him over the head with a plastic shopping basket after he appears to put his hands around her neck. 

The Met Police told MailOnline a woman was arrested on suspicion of assault and later bailed pending further enquiries. The force said the shop worker has not been arrested.

She then yells 'call the police' as she claims he strangled her but he refuses to let go. 

The shop's owner Mr Sindho alleged that, after refusing a woman a refund on some hair products, an argument broke out and she attempted to take items from the shelves and walk out. 

Growing anger over the clip on social media led to calls for residents to boycott the shop and sparked a planned protest outside the shop at 2pm today. 

The store closed in advance and a crowd has been gathered around the area with people peacefully protesting what they see as an 'example of everyday male violence against women'. 

A small crowd initially gathered outside the shop with banners which steadily grew as bystanders joined in. 

A local resident in a stab vest, who said he was providing security for the event, said he was there to ensure the safety of members of the community during the protest. 

Protesters are still there nearly two hours after the demonstration began, covering the road and pavement in Rye Lane. 


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